Friday August 01, 1975: on this day

August 01, 1975 was the 213th day of the year 1975, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Friday.

Is August 01, 1975 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on August 01, 1975, who was born and died on August 01, 1975, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 01, 1975, which were the most popular songs (ex. One Of These Nights by Eagles), movies (e.g. Sholay, directed by Ramesh Sippy), TV series (e.g. Floris Von Rosemund) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 1st, 1975 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 01, 1975?


August 01, 1975 was a Friday and it was the 213th day of the year 1975 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 01, 1975 can also be written as 8/1/1975 in the US and as 1/8/1975 in UK and Europe.

August 01, 1975 in August 1975 calendar

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August 01, 1975: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 01, 1975:

  • 38 government leaders signs helsinki accord
  • 41st nfl chicago all-star game: pittsburgh 21, all-stars 14 (54,103)
  • In oroville, california, a magnitude 5.8 earthquake occurs.
  • Helsinki pact guaranteeing boundaries, rights is signed by 35 nations.
  • Billy martin is named manager of new york yankees, replacing bill virdon.
  • Csce final act creates the conference for security and co-operation in europe.
  • The helsinki accords, which officially recognize europe's national borders and respect for human rights, are signed in finland.

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August 01, 1975: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 1st is Leo.

Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo marry.

Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.

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August 01, 1975: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 01, 1975 is Rabbit and the associated element is Wood.

Discover the Rabbit personality and how the Wood Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.

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Discover the planets positions on August 1st, 1975 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 01, 1975: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 01, 1975 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 01, 1975 and is determined by the portion of the Moon's illuminated surface that is visible from Earth.

An observer located in New York City on August 01, 1975 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 26% full, rising at 12:13 am and setting at 03:56 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jul 23, 1975 while the next full moon would come on Aug 21, 1975.

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Who was born on August 01, 1975?


Famous people born on August 01, 1975:

  • Ane Torp
    Ane Torp

    Norwegian actress.

  • Teresa Mak
    Teresa Mak

    Hong kong actress.

  • Latha Rajan

    Latha Rajan is a celebrated Indian playwright known for her thought-provoking and socially conscious plays.

  • Teniola Akande

    Teniola Akande is a Nigerian business consultant and the founder of Teni Consulting, a firm that provides strategic advisory services to...

  • Ramani Sharma

    Ramani Sharma is a renowned Indian photographer known for her captivating nature and travel photography.

  • Kalik Suleimenov

    Kalik Suleimenov is a renowned Kazakh scientist who has made significant contributions to the field of renewable energy research.

  • Krosby Andersen

    Krosby Andersen is a Norwegian computer scientist who has made significant contributions to the field of artificial intelligence.

  • Kalyan Lahiri

    Kalyan Lahiri is a contemporary Indian novelist known for his works that explore the complexities of modern urban life.

  • Azizah Waris Maqsood

    A Pakistani journalist and television presenter.

  • Ryoko Yonekura

    Japanese actress and model.

  • Boluwatife Ogundipe

    Boluwatife Ogundipe is a Nigerian entrepreneur and philanthropist who has founded several businesses and is known for his charitable work in...

  • Shearon Bates

    Shearon Bates is an innovative entrepreneur who founded a successful startup in the renewable energy sector.

  • Nayden Chakarov

    Nayden Chakarov is a Bulgarian composer and pianist known for his classical and contemporary music compositions.

  • Ayo Arigbabu

    Ayo Arigbabu is a Nigerian novelist whose works often explore themes of identity, migration, and the human experience.

  • Hebah Suleiman

    Hebah Suleiman is a physicist who focuses on the study of the fundamental laws of the universe.

  • Sandrine Josso

    French politician and member of the National Assembly representing Loire-Atlantique.

  • Antonella Mosetti

    Antonella mosetti is an italian television personality and former showgirl known for her appearances on reality tv shows and talk shows.

  • Osten Bergström

    Osten Bergström is a Swedish journalist and author who has worked for various Swedish media outlets.

  • Kirbi Dunlap

    Kirbi Dunlap is a politician who has served as a member of the state legislature.

  • Nevan Krogan

    Renowned biologist known for his research on molecular interactions.

Whose famous birthday is on August 1st?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 1st:

  • Jason Momoa
    Jason Momoa

    Jason momoa is an american actor known for his roles as khal drogo in game of thrones and aquaman in the dc extended universe.

  • Sam Mendes
    Sam Mendes

    British film and stage director.

  • Meena Kumari
    Meena Kumari

    Indian actress in film (d. 1972).

  • Giancarlo Giannini
    Giancarlo Giannini

    He is an italian actor with sad eyes, and the tragicomic hero of many wertmuller films.

  • Chuck D
    Chuck D

    American rapper and producer (public enemy the bomb squad, confrontation camp).

  • Demián Bichir
    Demián Bichir

    Mexican-american producer and actor.

  • Nathalie Delon
    Nathalie Delon

    Nathalie delon was a french actress known for her roles in films such as le samouraï and the sicilian clan.

  • David Wain
    David Wain

    American screenwriter and actor.

  • Geoffrey Holder
    Geoffrey Holder

    Brazilian actor, choreographer, director, and dancer.

  • Kris Holden-Ried
    Kris Holden-Ried

    Canadian actor.

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August 01, 1975: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 48 years 8 months old,

or 584 months and 19 days old,

or 2542 weeks and 1 day old,

or 17795 days old,

if you were born on August 01, 1975.

Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 01, 1975?

There are 103 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday August 1st 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 01, 1975?

You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on August 01, 1975.

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August 01, 1975: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 01, 1975:

  • Howard Joslin

    Actor (quebec detective story), died at 68.

  • Reiji Okazaki
  • Benoît Frachon

What famous deaths happened on August 1st?

Famous deaths on August 1st:

  • Wilford Brimley
    Wilford Brimley

    Wilford brimley was an american actor known for his roles in cocoon, the thing, and the natural.

  • Frances Farmer
    Frances Farmer

    American actress and "miss sex appeal of 1937" leading lady.

  • Cilla Black
    Cilla Black

    British tv host and singer.

  • Eva Bartok
    Eva Bartok

    Hungarian-english actress (d. 1998).

  • Strother Martin
    Strother Martin

    American actor, who plays western characters with grizzled accents.

  • Florence Eldridge
    Florence Eldridge

    Broadway actress, the swan, dies at 86.

  • Pola Negri
    Pola Negri

    Polish-american actress.

  • Bal Gangadhar Tilak
    Bal Gangadhar Tilak

    Indian leader of the indian nationalist party (born 1856).

  • Corazon Aquino

    Aristocratic filipino family.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on August 1st

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August 01, 1975: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 01, 1975:

  • Orthodox Christianity - Procession of the Cross
  • Barbados, Trinidad and Tobago - Emancipation Day
  • St. Pellegrini/Peregrinus
  • Angola - Armed Forces Day
  • Switzerland - National Day
  • Benin - National Day
  • Sts. Faith, Hope, and Charity (sisters).
  • Roman Catholicism - the feasts of at least 5 saints: St. Ethelwolf
  • Yorkshire, United Kingdom - Yorkshire Day
  • People's Republic of China - Anniversary of the Founding of the People's Liberation Army

Observances on August 01, 1975:

  • World Breastfeeding Week, 1-7 August [WHO]
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August 01, 1975: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 01, 1975 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week July 28th and August 3rd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


August 01, 1975: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 01, 1975 was One Of These Nights by Eagles, according to the music chart for the week July 28th and August 3rd.

August 01, 1975: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 01, 1975 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 28th and August 3rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - One Of These Nights
  2. - I'm Not In Love
  3. - Jive Talkin'
  4. - Please Mr. Please
  5. - The Hustle

August 01, 1975: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 01, 1975 was Tears On My Pillow by Johnny Nash, according to the music chart for the week July 28th and August 3rd.

August 01, 1975: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 01, 1975 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 28th and August 3rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Tears On My Pillow
  2. - Give A Little Love
  3. - Misty
  4. - Barbados
  5. - The Hustle

August 01, 1975: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 01, 1975 was Fight The Power Part 1 by The Isley Brothers, according to the R&B music chart for the week July 28th and August 3rd.

August 01, 1975: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 01, 1975 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week July 28th and August 3rd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Fight The Power Part 1
  2. - Sexy
  3. - Hope That We Can Be Together Soon
  4. - Do It In The Name Of Love
  5. - 7-6-5-4-3-2-1 (Blow Your Whistle)

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August 01, 1975: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 01, 1975 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Sholay

Sholay

Release year: 1975

Directed by: Ramesh Sippy

Starring: Dharmendra, Sanjeev Kumar, Hema Malini, Amitabh Bachchan

Country: United States of America

The Rocky Horror Picture Show

The Rocky Horror Picture Show

Release year: 1975

Directed by: Jim Sharman

Starring: Tim Curry, Susan Sarandon, Barry Bostwick, Richard O'Brien

Country: United States of America

Salon Kitty

Salon Kitty

Release year: 1975

Directed by: Tinto Brass

Starring: Helmut Berger, Ingrid Thulin, Teresa Ann Savoy, John Steiner

Country: United States of America

Ilsa: She Wolf of the SS

Ilsa: She Wolf of the SS

Release year: 1975

Directed by: Don Edmonds

Starring: Dyanne Thorne, Gregory Knoph, Tony Mumolo, Maria Marx

Country: United States of America

Syndicate Sadists

Syndicate Sadists

Release year: 1975

Directed by: Umberto Lenzi

Starring: Tomas Milian, Joseph Cotten, Maria Fiore, Mario Piave

August 01, 1975: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 01, 1975 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

Floris von Rosemund

Floris von Rosemund

Release year: 1975

Musical Chairs

Musical Chairs

Release year: 1975

Directed by: Jonathan Bergstrom

Ovelha Negra

Ovelha Negra

Release year: 1975

August 01, 1975: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 01, 1975 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Moneychangers by Arthur Hailey

The Moneychangers

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Arthur Hailey's #1 New York Times Bestseller takes readers behind the bronze doors at a major American bank to the secret world Ben Roselli, president and CEO of First Mercantile American.

Ragtime by E. L. Doctorow

Ragtime

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The Modern Library selected Ragtime as one of the 100 greatest novels of all-time. Published in 1975, Ragtime revolutionized our notion of what a novel can be.

The Massacre At Fall Creek by Jessamyn West

The Massacre At Fall Creek

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Based on historical events, this dramatic and sweeping story traces the life of Indiana's frontier in 1824. The Fall Creek Massacre was an extraordinary event. It was the first time that whites were ever recorded.

Breach Of Faith by Theodore H. White

Breach Of Faith

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We didn't immediately grasp the threat posed by Nixon's 1973-1974 crisis. The problem, however, was that the President had elevated himself above all drama and confusion.

Looking for Mr. Goodbar by Judith Rossner

Looking for Mr. Goodbar

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Based on a true story, Looking for Mr. Goodbar is the #1 New York Times Bestseller. It's a story about love, power, and death during 1970s sexual revolution.

August 01, 1975: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on August 01, 1975 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Shark Jaws

Shark Jaws

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Horror

Crash 'N Score

Crash 'N Score

Platform: Arcade

Genre: driving

Jet Fighter

Jet Fighter

Platform: Arcade

Genre: military, shooter

Pursuit

Pursuit

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Flight simulator, military, shooter

pedit5

pedit5

Platform: PLATO network

Genre: Dungeon Crawl, RPG

history

Who was the US President on August 01, 1975?

On August 01, 1975 the US President was Gerald Ford (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 01, 1975?

On August 01, 1975 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).

Who was the Pope on August 01, 1975?

On August 01, 1975 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about August 1st?

August 1st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 1st day of the month of August. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.

Over the years several events happened on August 1st, such as:

  • 2018 - After workers strike over ticketing changes, the eiffel tower in paris is shut down.
  • 2017 - Afghanistan war (2001-present: a blast at a shia mosque in herat in afghanistan kills at most 29 people and injures many more.
  • 2016 - Afghanistan war (2001-present). the taliban claim responsibility for the truck bombing at a military base in kabul.

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What happened in 1975?

1975 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • 48th National Spelling Bee: Hugh Tosteson wins spelling incisor
  • British population agrees to European Common Market membership
  • Egypt President Sadat reopens Suez Canal

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What was the calendar for August 1975?

August 1975 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with August being the 8th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.

Discover how August 1975 calendar looked like.

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